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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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